Are you ready to take two very short trips with me today? The first one is a trip down memory lane. I’m sharing a poem that I wrote a few years back. An item of interest in the backstory of this poem is that I was in Mexico …
2022 Word of the Year + What Did I Learn?
2023 is here! Do you know what that means? Besides the fact that three years of the 2020s are already gone. It’s time for my annual word of the year announcement! Here is my 2022 word of the year! Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light …
What Are You Planting? (Proverbs 31:31)
The laws of sowing and reaping that God placed in nature hold true in our own lives. So, how can we be fruitful farmers in our daily lives and bring in a goodly crop like the Proverbs 31 woman? Let’s discuss Proverbs 31:31 together as we wrap …
Two Playlists for Your Holiday Season
It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas. Especially after all the Christmas music that was shared yesterday. Welcome back to the December Eve blog party, my friends! This blog event is being hosted by Lillian Keith, and she kindly invited me to attend, which means, you’re invited …
December Eve Blog Party
It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas. Or, at least it’s about to! Welcome to the December Eve blog party, my friends! This blog event is being hosted by Lillian Keith, and she kindly invited me to attend, which means, you’re invited too. The party is actually in …
Favor, Fairness, or Fear? (Proverbs 31:30)
What worldly philosophies do we see advertised all the time? “Do this. Buy this. Don’t do that. Try this. If you do that, you will look better. This will make you popular.” We may not see it in so many words, but it’s there. And, we can easily …
Keeping Hurry from Your Heart
How does one write a slow-living journal entry when it’s a busy season? I’m currently rather scattered between writing and trying to make good progress on multiple projects during a writing camp, working on a scrapbook, and wanting to work on birthday cards for next year. …
Many Daughters Have Done Virtuously (Proverbs 31:29)
When you think of a woman who excels, who comes to your mind? Maybe it’s someone you know, or maybe it’s a woman from the Bible or someone from history. What is it about that person that brings them to mind? It could be that they did something really challenging, …
When Grass Lines Your Path
Fall. This is quite possibly my favorite time of year. There is so much to love about this season. Cooler weather. Leaves changing color. Peaceful walks. Still, clear air. Breathtaking sunsets. Cozy evenings. …
Galaxy Maker and Father | The Ruby Stories
“Are you ready?” Ruby looked across the living room at Jasper and Amber who both had their notebooks open on their laps. Mica was digging through his pencil box, but after a moment he held up his eraser. “Ready.” Ruby tapped the corner of …
She Is a Witness and Receives Her Reward (Proverbs 31:28)
At first glance, it might seem as if Proverbs 31:28 only applies to married women, but I believe that it can apply to unmarried women as well. Let’s look at some things we can do in the Lord’s strength to bless those around us and lead them in …
How to Work at Home and Not Waste Time (Proverbs 31:27)
Life is busy. It’s easy to get distracted and so caught up in our own thoughts and activities that we forget to plan for the future and focus on the current needs of those around us. I know this is an area where I need some growth. We …
Using Your Planner to Conquer Those Frog Tasks
If you came over to my house for an extended visit, at some point you might hear me or one of my family members casually talking about eating a frog. We picked that saying up years ago from a Christian time management speaker (Rick Grubbs), and it has …
10 Simple Ways to Avoid Distractions in Devotions
One of the biggest challenges that comes with spending quality time with Jesus is distractions. We sit down to read our Bibles and pray, but thoughts, fears, and our to-do list crowd in on us. We may have other outside interruptions as well, such as texts and the …
The Get to Know Me Writer’s Edition Tag
I’ve been tagged, which means I have the privilege of sharing with you some of my favorites and other facts about my writing. Thank you so much to my sweet friend Vanessa who tagged me! Vanessa is also a writer, and our friendship and the way we can …
How Do I Speak With Wisdom and Kindness? (Proverbs 31:26)
Our tongues are powerful. They can build up or tear down, cause pain or help to heal a wounded heart. As powerful as the little tongue is, so often we use it carelessly, without considering what the results will be. So, how should we use our tongues? The …
My Call Is To Be Faithful | Guest Post
I have the privilege of welcoming my blogger friend, Lauren today! We recently met and found out that we have a lot in common. She is going to share some of the things the Lord has taught her about the value of the little things, so take a …
Free Indeed | The Ruby Stories
Mr. Randall lifted the lid of the grill and began to place frozen hamburger patties on the grates. The hot grate sizzled and smoked. After each patty was in place, he closed the lid and took a seat in a camp chair. Closing the door to …
She Is Wearing Strength and Honor (Proverbs 31:25)
The Proverbs 31 passage describes the physical clothing of the Proverbs 31 woman. But, it doesn’t stop there because while our clothing is what people see, it is not nearly as important as our hearts. The virtuous woman dresses herself with strength and honor, going against the flow …
Clean Hands, Pure Heart, Or Not? | The Ruby Stories
Ruby signed her name to the bottom of the letter with a flourish, dropped her pen on the desk, and flexed her stiff hand. What next? She reached across the desk and drew her open planner toward her. Oh yeah. I still have to fertilize the flowers. …
10 Tips on What to Do If You Feel Overwhelmed
We all have those days – and some of us probably have more than others. It just seems at times like life is going faster than we are, and we can never catch up. Do you ever feel that way, or is it just me? If you find …
15 Paper Craft Supplies to Inspire Your Creativity
Could you spend hours browsing the aisles of the craft store and looking at all the beautiful stickers and other embellishments? Me too! But, since we can’t really go shopping together today, then let’s just browse this list and talk about it. Who knows? There’s a good chance …
12 Entrepreneur Ideas for the Proverbs 31 Woman
The Proverbs 31 woman was an entrepreneur! She made things and sold them to others. Do you have the entrepreneur itch in you too where you really want to do creative things to earn money? I do! It’s quite popular and easy today for women to have little side businesses …
Are There Any Bible Verses About Procrastination?
Have you ever looked for the word procrastinate in the Bible? Maybe you were disappointed when you didn’t find it. While it’s true that the word procrastinate is not actually found in the Bible, I believe that there are many Bible verses about procrastination and using our time wisely, and I …
One in a Million | The Ruby Stories
There are so many people in the world. This was the thought Ruby had as she looked around from her seat on a bench in the grocery store. She was waiting for her mom to finish shopping, passing the time by watching the people come and go. …
10 Ways to Get Motivation and Start to Work
Do you ever think to yourself, “If I only had the motivation, I could get so much done.” Well, today we are going to talk about 10 ways to get motivation. Some of these you may have heard before, but keep reading. There may be some new angles …
Simple Ways the Proverbs 31 Woman Supports Her Men (Proverbs 31:23)
This is the verse where some of you probably wonder what you could learn from it. Some of you may even be thinking, “I don’t have a husband, so this verse isn’t applicable to me.” I think there’s more to it than first meets the eye. Even if …
6 More Simple Scripture Memory Tips
Are you wondering how to memorize Scripture and what the key is? Let me tell you what one of the keys is. Variety! True, one method may work well for you, but it’s also easy to get stuck and not keep making good progress. That’s when it is …
A Letter Sent is Stationary Saved | The Ruby Stories
Ruby stretched out full length on the couch and let out a sigh of contented coziness. She opened the book she was in the middle of and eagerly began to read. About halfway through the chapter, she looked up when Amber came into the room. Amber was carrying …
Why Am I Overwhelmed? 10 Reasons Why
Why am I always overwhelmed? Do you ever find yourself wondering that? There can be a lot of things in life that make us feel overwhelmed. Sometimes, those things are out of our control. But, there are many areas where we can do things to make life simpler …